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RESOLUTION NO. !f2tJ07-iJ(JQ
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON SUPPORTING
LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS CONTAINED IN SENATE BILL 12 BY SENATOR KIP
AVERITT TO EXTEND THE TEXAS EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM, MAKING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOW INCOME REPAIR AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
IMPLEMENT OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mobility Committee has participated in joint efforts within the area and
at the State level to seek control measures and legislation to assist the State in completing a State
Implementation Plan (SIP) that will achieve compliance with federal air quality standards by the
2010 attainment date; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Emission Reduction Program (TERP) and Low Income Repair
and Assistance Program (LIRAP) are two of the most cost-effective methods to more quickly
address mobile source emission reductions to accelerate achievement of air quality standards;
and
WHEREAS, recommendations from the Dallas Regional Mobility Committee, the North
Texas Clean Air Steering Committee, and the Texas Clean Air Working Group (TCAWG)
indicate extension of the TERP and modifications to the LIRAP are necessary along with full
funding for both programs; and
WHEREAS, Senator Kip Averitt filed SB 12 on February 15, 2007 for consideration by
the Texas Legislature to achieve said recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTO~ HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION I. The City Council expresses strong support for SB 12 and encourages
Senators and Representatives from the North Texas area to assist in achieving passage of the
Legislation.
SECTION 2. The City Council expresses appreciation for Senator Averitt's effort to
implement extension of the TERP, modifications to LIRAP, and full funding of both programs
from all past and projected revenue collected for the program.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27+1z day of 2007.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPR VED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
EDWIN M. SNYDER, CITY ATTORNEY
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